1995 Porsche 965 vs. 1998 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 1998 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1998 Renault Grand Espace. (114 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
Because 1995 Porsche 965 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Porsche 965. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Grand Espace. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 965 | 1998 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 965 | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 356 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2880 mm |
