2012 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, both 2012 Renault Espace and 2012 Land Rover LR4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 136 more horse power than 2012 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 733 kg more than 2012 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 2012 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Renault Espace | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Renault | Land Rover |
Model | Espace | LR4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 86 L |