1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 318 kg more than 1997 Honda Shuttle.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Shuttle | 2007 Renault Espace | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Shuttle | Espace |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |