2002 Renault Espace vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,360 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 386 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. 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, 2002 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Espace | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Camry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2360 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
