2004 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Toyota Supra.
Because 1996 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra 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 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Espace | Supra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
