2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | 15 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |
