2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 384 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. 2007 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Grand Espace | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2280 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 141 L |