2000 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2000 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2000 Saab 05-Sep 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saab 05-Sep (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Renault Espace. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Espace weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Saab 05-Sep.
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 Saab 05-Sep (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Saab 05-Sep | 2000 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Saab | Renault |
| Model | 05-Sep | Espace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
