1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 15 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 932 kg more than 1976 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 15 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 56 L |
