1982 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1991 Renault Espace
To start off, 1991 Renault Espace is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Renault Espace (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (106 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 305 kg more than 1991 Renault Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1991 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Toronado | Espace |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
