2005 Opel Tigra vs. 2005 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2005 Opel Tigra and 2005 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Opel Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Opel Tigra. 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 Renault Grand Espace (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Tigra | 2005 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Tigra | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
