1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2002 Renault Espace is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 446 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Spider | Espace |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
