2007 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 15 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 453 kg more than 1979 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 15 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 98 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 | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
