1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 1980 Renault 15 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 220 kg more than 1980 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, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Comodoro | 15 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
