2005 Nissan Armada vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 694 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Armada | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2344 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
