2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Renault Espace
To start off, 2010 Renault Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 195 kg more than 2010 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot 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, 2010 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2010 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Pilot | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |
