2000 Ford Puma vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Puma would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 625 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
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, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 2008 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Puma | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 83 L |
