2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Renault Grand Espace and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 667 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Grand Espace | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Grand Espace | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |