2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |