1979 Renault 15 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 15 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 15 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
