2000 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2000 Acura NSX and 2000 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
Because 2000 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. (182 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 2000 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Acura | Renault |
Model | NSX | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 182 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |