1971 Renault 15 vs. 2005 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2005 Seat Ibiza is newer by 34 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Ibiza (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 172 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, 2005 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 2005 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 15 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
