2003 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Renault Espace. (137 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Espace weights approximately 374 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Espace. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Renault Espace | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | Espace | Sentra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1761 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |