1975 Renault 15 vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 15 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 612 kg more than 1975 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, 1989 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 15 | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
