2000 Honda City vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 29 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 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Honda City.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | City | 15 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
