2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2004 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 814 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
