1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Toronado | Espace |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
