1979 Renault 15 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 20 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 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (210 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 15 | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 15 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
