1999 Renault Laguna vs. 1988 Renault Espace
To start off, 1999 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault Espace (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Renault Laguna. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 140 kg more than 1988 Renault Espace.
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, 1999 Renault Laguna (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault Espace. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Laguna | 1988 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Espace |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
