2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1997 Renault Espace
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Renault Espace. (111 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Espace weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Renault Espace (234 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Freelander | 1997 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
