1974 Renault 15 vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 15 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 731 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 783 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 15 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Renault | TVR |
| Model | 15 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
