1969 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2010 Renault Espace
To start off, 2010 Renault Espace is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Espace weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | 2010 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Sport 800 | Espace |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 788 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
