1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, 1990 Renault Espace is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1990 Renault Espace. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1372 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Fleetwood | Espace |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
