2007 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Espace would be higher. 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 68 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 198 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
