1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1100 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
