1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Renault Espace
To start off, 1991 Renault Espace is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1991 Renault Espace. (152 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 650 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1991 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Espace |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
