1971 Renault 15 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 115 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
