1977 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Renault 15
To start off, both 1977 BMW 520 and 1977 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1977 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1977 Renault 15 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 520 | 15 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |