1999 Renault Espace vs. 1999 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 1999 Renault Espace and 1999 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1999 Renault Espace. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 157 kg more than 1999 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Espace. (208 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Espace. 1999 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Espace | 1999 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
