2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2007 Smart ForTwo 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (169 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Grand Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Smart ForTwo | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Smart | Renault |
Model | ForTwo | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 83 L |