1994 Ford Aspire vs. 1994 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1994 Ford Aspire and 1994 Renault Espace were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Espace (104 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault Espace weights approximately 520 kg more than 1994 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Renault Espace (159 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Aspire | 1994 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Aspire | Espace |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 77 L |
