1972 Renault 15 vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 38 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 70 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, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 15 | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Renault | Daihatsu |
| Model | 15 | Materia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
