1975 Renault 15 vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 685 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 15 | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | 15 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
