1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 15 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 755 kg more than 1976 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, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | 15 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
