1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 1 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1989 Renault Espace. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 365 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Toronado | Espace |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
