2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 416 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Frontier | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
