2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (174 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 699 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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 Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 2002 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Grand Espace | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Espace | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
