1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Renault 15
To start off, 1974 Renault 15 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 15 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 1000 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
