2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Renault Grand Espace

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 522 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2006 Renault Grand Espace
Make Chevrolet Renault
Model Corvette Grand Espace
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1962 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.6 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 13.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 83 L


 

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