1980 Renault 15 vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Pod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 15 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Pod |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
