2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1997 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Espace would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1997 Renault Espace. (111 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 942 kg more than 1997 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Espace. (234 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1997 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
