1980 Renault 15 vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 1985 Seat Malaga is newer by 5 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Seat Malaga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Seat Malaga (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Seat Malaga should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Seat Malaga weights approximately 10 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, 1985 Seat Malaga (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Seat Malaga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 15 | Malaga |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
