2007 Renault Espace vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Espace | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |