1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, 1990 Renault Espace is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1990 Renault Espace. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Espace |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
