2007 Renault Espace vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 840 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
