2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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, 2007 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 83 L |
