2002 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 411 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Espace | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
