2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1984 Renault Espace
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Renault Espace. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 230 kg more than 1984 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault Espace. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1984 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | Espace |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
