2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 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 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Renault | Bentley |
| Model | Grand Espace | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
