2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1975 Renault 15
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1975 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | 15 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
