2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 156 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Espace. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
