1985 Renault Espace vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1985 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 601 kg more than 1985 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Renault Espace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1985 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 1985 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault Espace | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Espace | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3009 mm |
