1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, 1990 Renault Espace is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Renault Espace. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Espace weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | GTV | Espace |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
