2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Renault Espace. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Espace weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Espace. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
