2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Armada 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (169 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Armada | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 83 L |
