1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1966 Renault Dauphine is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1400 (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 553 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1400 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
