2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 244 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Grand Espace | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Renault | Buick |
Model | Grand Espace | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |