1974 Renault 15 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 36 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 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (69 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 102 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, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 15 | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 15 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
