2002 Peugeot 406 vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 406 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 406. (152 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 318 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 406. 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 (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 406. (210 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Peugeot 406 | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Peugeot | Renault |
Model | 406 | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |