1971 Renault 15 vs. 1986 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 15 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1971 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, 1986 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 1986 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Renault | Pontiac |
| Model | 15 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
