1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 vs. 1972 Renault 15
To start off, 1972 Renault 15 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Renault 15 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | 1972 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 Plus 2100 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
