2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 770 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina 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 1977 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand 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 Grand Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Espace | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
