1979 Buick Century vs. 1977 Renault 15
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Renault 15 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 465 kg more than 1977 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1977 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Century | 15 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
