1990 Renault Espace vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Renault Espace is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Espace (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 Renault Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Espace | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
