1955 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 1979 Renault 15 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 763 kg more than 1979 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | 98 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2440 mm |
