2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (174 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 12 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. 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, 2005 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
