2007 Renault Espace vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Espace | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Espace | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |