1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1965 Renault Dauphine is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 97 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Renault Dauphine (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 750 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
