2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 437 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
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, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Tiburon | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
