2004 Renault Espace vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2004 Renault Espace and 2004 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Espace | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
