2002 Peugeot 306 vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 306 and 2002 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 565 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 306. 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, 2002 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Peugeot 306 | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 306 | Espace |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 83 L |
