1971 Renault 15 vs. 2006 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2006 Toyota Previa is newer by 35 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Previa (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Previa weights approximately 675 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, 2006 Toyota Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 2006 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
