2012 Land Rover LR4 vs. 1999 Renault Espace
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Espace would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1999 Renault Espace. (112 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1058 kg more than 1999 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Espace. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover LR4 | 1999 Renault Espace | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | LR4 | Espace |
Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 508 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2548 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2710 mm |