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Beside being the past tense of will, would also has the following meanings which will does not possess :
1. express one’s willingness :
I told you I would like to go to the party, no matter whether you like or not.
2. showing habit that one does not have anymore :
My father would always talk about his tour to Europe , until we are tired of hearing that.
3. to predict :
I believe he would accept my offer.
4. express a wish or preference :
I would like to have cheese cake as dessert for dinner tonight.
5. suggesting something out of supposing or conditioning :
I would join you if you can change the lunch meeting to Friday.
6. express an appeal indirectly :
Would it be possible for me to have a dinner with you tonight ?
7. express a wish :
I wish I were young enough to stay up overnight like you young folks do.
8. a word to show the ability (mostly about things, not human) :
This room would seat 100 people.