2008 Honda Fit vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 28 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 315 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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Fit | 15 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
