1988 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2004 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 535 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Am | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 83 L |
