2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 787 kg more than 2002 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover | Espace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
