1974 Renault 15 vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 18 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 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, 1992 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 15 | 1992 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | 15 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
