2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2004 Buick Terraza is newer by 2 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. Both 2004 Buick Terraza and 2002 Renault Grand Espace are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 370 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
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 (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Terraza | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
