1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1967 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, 1951 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 40 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |
