2007 Renault Espace vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, both 2007 Renault Espace and 2007 Smart Brabus 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 140 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Because 2007 Smart Brabus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Smart Brabus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Espace | Brabus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 999 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
