1989 Renault Espace vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault Espace would be higher. Both 1989 Renault Espace and 1997 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Renault Espace. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 75 kg more than 1989 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Avensis (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault Espace | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
