2001 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2001 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Grand Espace.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Grand Espace. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Grand Espace. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Grand Espace has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Grand Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Grand Espace | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Espace | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |
