2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (238 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 144 kg more than 2002 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Espace. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Renault Espace | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mountaineer | Espace |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 382 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |