1975 Renault 15 vs. 1976 Simca 1307
To start off, 1976 Simca 1307 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Simca 1307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Simca 1307 (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Simca 1307 should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Simca 1307 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 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, 1976 Simca 1307 (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Simca 1307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 15 | 1976 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | 15 | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
