1999 Nissan Xterra vs. 1999 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 1999 Nissan Xterra 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 76 kg more than 1999 Nissan Xterra.
Because 1999 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Grand Espace. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Xterra | 1999 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Xterra | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2067 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
