1972 Renault 15 vs. 2005 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2005 Toyota Allion is newer by 33 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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Allion (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Allion weights approximately 175 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, 2005 Toyota Allion (150 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 15 | 2005 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Allion |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
