2006 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Renault 15
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 15 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1975 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 15 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
