1971 Renault 15 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 39 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 700 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 15 | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 15 | 159 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
