2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 83 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Grand Espace has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Grand Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Grand Espace | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
