2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Doblo 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 580 kg more than 2004 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Fiat Doblo (203 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Doblo | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Doblo | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |