2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Grand Espace | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
