2010 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Espace 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 140 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Renault Espace | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Espace | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |