1972 Renault 15 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 39 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1972 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 810 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 15 | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | 15 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
