1973 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Renault Espace
To start off, 1992 Renault Espace is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Espace (104 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Espace weights approximately 420 kg more than 1973 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, 1992 Renault Espace (159 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1992 Renault Espace | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Espace |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
