2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 25 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 725 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B 10 | 15 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
