1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1964 Renault Dauphine is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 1248 kg more than 1964 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 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Daimler | Renault |
| Model | One-O-Four | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 80 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
