2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2003 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2003 Nissan Pathfinder and 2003 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2003 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Pathfinder | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
