2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Espace | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
