2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2002 Acura RL
To start off, both 2002 Renault Grand Espace and 2002 Acura RL were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (242 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Acura RL. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura RL weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
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 (330 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura RL. (313 Nm). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2002 Acura RL | |
| Make | Renault | Acura |
| Model | Grand Espace | RL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
