1974 Renault 15 vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 21 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 330 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, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 15 | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Renault | Venturi |
| Model | 15 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
