1971 Renault 15 vs. 1972 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1972 Skoda 1202 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 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 45 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 1972 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | 15 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
