1988 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2000 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra.
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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Grand Espace has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Grand Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2000 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2880 mm |
