1980 Renault 15 vs. 1999 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 1999 Toyota Vitz is newer by 19 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Vitz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Vitz (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 15 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 Toyota Vitz.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Vitz (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Vitz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 1999 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
