2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 780 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Espace | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
