2005 Renault Espace vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer
To start off, both 2005 Renault Espace and 2005 Toyota Soarer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Renault Espace. (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Espace weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2005 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Espace | 2005 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
