2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
