1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Renault Espace
To start off, 1991 Renault Espace is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1991 Renault Espace. (152 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 510 kg more than 1991 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1991 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Espace |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
