1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 1980 Renault 15 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 15 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Sprint | 15 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
