2008 Renault Trafic vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2008 Renault Trafic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Trafic weights approximately 230 kg more than 1994 Toyota Previa.
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 Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Trafic | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Trafic | Previa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2240 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
