2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera.
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, 2007 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Brera | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
