1989 Renault Espace vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 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. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Renault Espace. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 746 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault Espace | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
