2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 960 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Grand Espace | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2430 mm |
