1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 510 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Camaro | 15 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
