1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1974 Renault 15
To start off, 1974 Renault 15 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1974 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1974 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Toronado | 15 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 55 L |
