1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 218 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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1100 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
