1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 1985 Renault Espace is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Espace (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 840 kg more than 1985 Renault Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1985 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Suburban | Espace |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |
