1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 1989 Renault Espace is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Renault Espace. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 560 kg more than 1989 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 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Espace |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |
