1999 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1999 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Suburban and 1999 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1999 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 665 kg more than 1999 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Grand Espace. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 1999 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Suburban | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2067 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2880 mm |
