1995 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy 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 633 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 253 kg more than 1995 Renault Espace.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Espace | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 804 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
