2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 138 kg more than 2006 Renault Espace.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Renault Espace | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Espace |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2958 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 176 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1920 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |