1997 Renault Espace vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Renault Espace and 1997 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1997 Renault Espace. (111 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Espace weights approximately 299 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 1997 Renault Espace (234 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (195 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Renault Espace | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Espace | Golf |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |