1994 BMW 854 vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 15 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1980 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 854 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
