1945 Austin 16 vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1976 Renault 15 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1976 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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | 16 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
