1991 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 1991 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 11 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 2,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Pontiac 6000 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 345 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, 1991 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Pontiac 6000 | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | 6000 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
