1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Renault 15
To start off, 1973 Renault 15 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Renault 15 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 110 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
