2002 Renault Espace vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Espace | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Espace | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
