2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault 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 Silverado (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Renault Espace | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Silverado | Espace |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |