1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1966 Renault Dauphine is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 694 kg more than 1966 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | 2-Litre | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
