2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 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 (174 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 863 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Espace | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
