2009 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 30 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 164 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, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 15 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
