2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira and 2008 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 665 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. 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, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Nubira | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Nubira | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
