2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Espace (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 Renault Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Fiorino | Espace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
