1973 Renault 15 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Renault 15 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
