2004 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Espace | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Espace | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 71 L |
