2002 Renault Espace vs. 2007 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Reno is newer by 5 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Reno. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 785 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Reno. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Espace | 2007 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Espace | Reno |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
