1973 Renault 15 vs. 1994 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1994 Renault Safrane is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Safrane (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault Safrane weights approximately 409 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, 1994 Renault Safrane (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Renault 15 | 1994 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | 15 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
