1995 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 19 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 540 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
