1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (32 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 15 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Cinquecento | 15 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 32 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
