1956 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 1979 Renault 15 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 15 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Aceca | 15 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
