1995 Honda Today vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2002 Renault Espace is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Today | Espace |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
