1988 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 573 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 530 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
