2005 Renault Espace vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Espace weights approximately 972 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz. 2005 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Espace | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Espace | Tazz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |