2004 Renault Espace vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2004 Renault Espace and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 351 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (188 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Espace | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Espace | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1761 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
