1971 Renault 15 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 414 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 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 15 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
