1976 Renault 15 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 567 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Renault 15 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 15 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4769 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
