1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 1300 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1300 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
