2004 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 605 kg more than 1964 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Toyota Crown (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Grand Espace | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Espace | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
