2004 Renault Espace vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Renault Espace is newer by 1 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 98 kg more than 2004 Renault Espace.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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, 2004 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Espace | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Espace | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |