2005 Proton Gen-2 vs. 2005 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2005 Proton Gen-2 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 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton Gen-2 | 2005 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Proton | Renault |
| Model | Gen-2 | Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
