1979 Seat 124 vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2004 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 840 kg more than 1979 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | 124 | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
