1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1975 Renault 15
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 15 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1975 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1975 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 15 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
