2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2006 Renault Grand Espace and 2006 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Renault Grand Espace and 2006 Toyota Hilux are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 463 kg more than 2006 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 Hilux. 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 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Grand Espace | Hilux |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |