1980 Renault 15 vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 21 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 610 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, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | 15 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
