2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (174 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 447 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | Grand Espace | Altima |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |