1974 Mazda 1000 vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 1979 Renault 15 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 15 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 1000 | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 1000 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |
