1972 Renault 15 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1435 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
