1971 Renault 15 vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris is newer by 28 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 5 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Yaris (131 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
