2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2005 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Renault Espace. (176 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Espace weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
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, 2005 Renault Espace (350 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2005 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Stratus | Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
