2008 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Scenic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Grand Scenic | 2003 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Scenic | Solara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| 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 | 1700 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
