2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (169 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
