2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Renault Grand Espace and 2006 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (168 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 852 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Grand Espace | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 47 L |
