1980 Fiat 127 vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, both 1980 Fiat 127 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 15 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Fiat 127. 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 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 127 | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 127 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
