2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1974 Renault 15
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 125 kg more than 1974 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, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 1974 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Prizm | 15 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
