1979 Renault 15 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Renault 15 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 15 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 15 | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
