2006 Renault Espace vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 420 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Legacy 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, 1996 Subaru Legacy 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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
