2010 Renault Espace vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Renault Espace is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Espace weights approximately 430 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Espace | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Forester |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
