1976 Renault 15 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 37 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 374 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, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Renault 15 | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 15 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |
