2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 5 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 26 kg more than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M 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 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Renault | Infiniti |
| Model | Grand Espace | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
