2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2008 Renault Grand Espace and 2008 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Grand Espace | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Renault | Opel |
Model | Grand Espace | Insignia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2737 mm |