2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2008 Renault Grand Espace and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 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 (172 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 665 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. 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 (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Grand Espace | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Grand Espace | 156 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |
