1979 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 679 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 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | 15 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
