1980 Renault 15 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 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 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1050 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
