1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 345 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
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, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
