2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Impala (230 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 305 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Impala. (318 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Espace | Impala |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
