1971 Renault 15 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
