1995 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 18 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 630 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 127 kg more than 1995 Renault Espace.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Espace | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Espace | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3499 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 804 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
