1956 Buick 40 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 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 958 kg more than 1965 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | 40 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |