1973 Renault 15 vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1998 Toyota Camry is newer by 25 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Camry (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Camry weights approximately 450 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, 1998 Toyota Camry (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Renault 15 | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
