1999 Renault Espace vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Espace weights approximately 583 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
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 Renault Espace (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Espace | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1097 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
