1988 Opel Corsa vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (73 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 15 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Opel Corsa (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Corsa | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | 15 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
