2002 Renault Espace vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2002 Renault Espace is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 635 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Because 1990 Renault Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Renault Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Espace | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Espace | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
