1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 2000 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
