2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2008 Buick Enclave is newer by 1 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Enclave (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave 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 36 kg more than 2008 Buick Enclave.
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, 2008 Buick Enclave (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Enclave | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
