2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 29 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1607 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 15 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
