1971 Renault 15 vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |
