1961 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 340 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 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | 15 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 56 L |
