2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 2010 Renault Espace
To start off, 2010 Renault Espace is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Espace weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina 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 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Caldina | 2010 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Caldina | Espace |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
