2002 Renault Espace vs. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, both 2002 Renault Espace and 2002 Volkswagen Microbus were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Microbus 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 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Espace | 2002 Volkswagen Microbus | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Espace | Microbus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |