2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Renault Espace is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 806 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
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, 2008 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 2008 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Pilot | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |
