2010 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 248 kg more than 2010 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Espace | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Espace | Quest |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2063 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
