2006 Renault Espace vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2006 Renault Espace and 2006 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 780 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota MR2 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 2006 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault 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, 2006 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2. 2006 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 48 L |
