2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Renault Grand Espace and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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 (350 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Grand Espace | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
