2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Grand Espace 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) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 (351 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2002 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Grand Espace | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 351 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |