2000 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Grand Espace (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna. 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, 2000 Renault Grand Espace (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Grand Espace | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Grand Espace | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
