1971 Renault 15 vs. 2012 Daewoo Matiz
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 41 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 39 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (50 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 2012 Daewoo Matiz | |
| Make | Renault | Daewoo |
| Model | 15 | Matiz |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |
