2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2005 Renault Grand Espace and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
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 Grand Espace (270 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Espace | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
