1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1976 Renault 15 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB4 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 56 L |
