1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1976 Renault 15 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 15 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1957 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, 1976 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1100 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
