2002 Holden Zafira vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2002 Holden Zafira and 2002 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (174 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 385 kg more than 2002 Holden Zafira. 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, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Zafira. 2002 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2002 Holden Zafira has manual transmission. 2002 Holden Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Zafira | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Zafira | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
