1980 Renault 15 vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 31 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1351 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, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | 15 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
