2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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 318 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault Grand Espace (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2003 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
