1979 Renault 15 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 29 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 741 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, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 15 | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 15 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
