1972 Renault 15 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 35 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1070 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 15 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
