1955 Buick 40 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 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 1093 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 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | 40 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 632 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
