2004 Renault Espace vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Renault Espace is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 2004 Renault Espace and 1988 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 783 kg more than 1988 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, 2004 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Espace | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Espace | Carina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1320 mm |