2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2002 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy 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, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Espace | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
