2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Espace (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Espace weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Espace. (189 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Renault Espace | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Espace |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |