1989 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Renault Espace. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 55 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, 2012 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault Espace | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
