2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace

To start off, both 2004 Lancia Thesis 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 2,450 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Lancia Thesis.

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 Renault Grand Espace (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Thesis. 2004 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2004 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2004 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Lancia Thesis 2004 Renault Grand Espace
Make Lancia Renault
Model Thesis Grand Espace
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2450 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 217 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 83 L


 

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