1972 Renault 15 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Renault 15 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 695 kg more than 1972 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 15 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |
