1999 Renault Espace vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1999 Renault Espace is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Renault Espace. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Espace weights approximately 269 kg more than 1990 Venturi Coupe.
Because 1990 Venturi Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Venturi Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Espace. (208 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Espace | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Renault | Venturi |
| Model | Espace | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
