1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 16 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 755 kg more than 1979 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Silhouette | 15 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
