1980 BMW 628 vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, both 1980 BMW 628 and 1980 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1980 Renault 15 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 628 | 15 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |