2000 Holden Commodore vs. 2000 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2000 Holden Commodore and 2000 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Renault Espace. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault 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 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Espace. 2000 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2000 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2000 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 2000 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Commodore | Espace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
