2004 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 69 kg more than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2009 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Grand Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Grand Espace | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Grand Espace | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3009 mm |
