1980 Renault 15 vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1982 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Camry weights approximately 115 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, 1982 Toyota Camry (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
