1972 Renault 15 vs. 1972 Subaru R-2
To start off, both 1972 Renault 15 and 1972 Subaru R-2 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Subaru R-2. (27 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru R-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Renault 15 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1972 Subaru R-2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru R-2. (40 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru R-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 15 | 1972 Subaru R-2 | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 15 | R-2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1930 mm |
