1972 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2004 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 830 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | Touring | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |