1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 750 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Pickup | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Pickup | 15 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
