2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2004 Lincoln Navigator 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 949 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.
Because 2004 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Navigator | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 83 L |
