1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1548 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, 1955 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 135 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2280 mm |
