1989 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 18 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | Plus 4 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
