1974 Renault 15 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 15 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 15 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
