1971 Renault 15 vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 15 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
