2000 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 20 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 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 490 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 285 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, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Carrera GT | 15 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
