2004 Renault Espace vs. 2004 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 2004 Renault Espace and 2004 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 603 kg more than 2004 Proton Perdana. 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, 2004 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Espace | 2004 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Renault | Proton |
| Model | Espace | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
