2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace

To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.

Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX 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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura RDX 2007 Renault Grand Espace
Make Acura Renault
Model RDX Grand Espace
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2299 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 240 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 351 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.4 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2880 mm