1995 Renault Espace vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1998 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,499 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Espace (804 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 700 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Espace weights approximately 141 kg more than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1995 Renault Espace (705 Nm) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Espace | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Espace | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3499 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 804 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
