1977 BMW 530 vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1976 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 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 530 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
