2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2011 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando (174 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (172 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando 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 350 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Orlando 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 Renault Grand Espace (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Orlando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Grand Espace | 2011 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Espace | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
