2001 Honda City vs. 1987 Renault Espace
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault Espace (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault Espace weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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, 1987 Renault Espace (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 1987 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | City | Espace |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
