2008 Renault Twingo vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2008 Renault Twingo and 2008 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 760 kg more than 2008 Renault Twingo. 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 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Twingo | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Twingo | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 83 L |
