2002 Opel Vectra vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2002 Opel Vectra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra.
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 Opel Vectra (251 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (183 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Vectra | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vectra | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
