2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Renault Espace
To start off, 2005 Renault Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 83 L |
