1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 51 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Fellow | 15 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |
