2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL 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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2007 Renault Espace | |
Make | Acura | Renault |
Model | RL | Espace |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |