1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 1980 Renault 15 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 625 kg more than 1980 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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | 15 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
