2000 Acura TL vs. 2000 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2000 Acura TL and 2000 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Renault Espace. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura TL weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Espace. 2000 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2000 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Acura | Renault |
| Model | TL | Espace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
