2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Renault Grand Espace and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 436 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 (330 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Espace | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
