2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2002 Renault Grand Espace and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Grand Espace has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Grand Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Espace | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 71 L |
