2008 Renault Espace vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2008 Renault Espace and 2008 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux. 2008 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Renault Espace | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Espace | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |