2003 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S

To start off, both 2003 Renault Grand Espace and 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 725 kg more than 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S.

Because 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Grand Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Renault Grand Espace 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
Make Renault Koenigsegg
Model Grand Espace CC8S
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2187 cc 4719 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 655 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 752 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 8.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 190 km/hour 389 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 3.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1175 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4191 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1989 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1069 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2659 mm


 

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