2002 Honda Stream vs. 2003 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2003 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Stream would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Grand Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 590 kg more than 2002 Honda Stream. 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, 2003 Renault Grand Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Stream. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Stream | 2003 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Stream | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
