2005 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Grand Espace (114 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Renault Grand Espace (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1998 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
