1979 Ferrari 312 vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, both 1979 Ferrari 312 and 1979 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 15 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 312 | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 312 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
