2010 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Pathfinder and 2010 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 292 kg more than 2010 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Pathfinder | Espace |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1844 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
