1980 Renault 15 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 28 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 1,390 cc, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 333 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, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 15 | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1404 mm |
