2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 21 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1979 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 550 | 15 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 55 L |
