1973 Renault 15 vs. 1988 Saab 9000
To start off, 1988 Saab 9000 is newer by 15 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 9000 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 355 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, 1988 Saab 9000 (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Renault 15 | 1988 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Renault | Saab |
| Model | 15 | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
