2010 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Espace would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2010 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 615 kg more than 2010 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Espace | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
