1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 1998 Porsche 911 and 1998 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1998 Renault Grand Espace. (114 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Grand Espace. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1998 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
