1976 Renault 15 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 15 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Renault 15 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | 15 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |
