2002 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (174 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 570 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Espace | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2944 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
