1971 Renault 15 vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 26 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 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Venture weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
