1990 Renault Espace vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Espace (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Espace weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Toyota Corolla. 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 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Espace | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
