2006 Renault Espace vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Renault Espace and 2006 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 867 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Espace | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 47 L |
