1975 Renault 15 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 34 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 365 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 15 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
