2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Renault Espace. (152 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 292 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1985 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
