2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Renault Grand Espace and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 155 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Espace | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 180 L |
