2009 Mini Cooper vs. 1988 Renault Espace
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Renault Espace. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault Espace weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault Espace. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 1988 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Espace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
