2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 23 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1550 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover | 15 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
