2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 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 270 kg more than 2005 Rover 75.
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 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Grand Espace | 75 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |
