2004 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2004 Rover 25
To start off, both 2004 Renault Grand Espace and 2004 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Rover 25. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 774 kg more than 2004 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover 25 (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Grand Espace | 2004 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Grand Espace | 25 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
