2007 Renault Scenic vs. 2004 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2007 Renault Scenic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Renault Scenic. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Scenic weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Toyota Solara.
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 Scenic (271 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Scenic | 2004 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Scenic | Solara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
