1972 Renault 15 vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 24 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 375 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, 1996 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 15 | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
