1971 Renault 15 vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 42 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Prius (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 360 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, 2013 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
