1958 DKW F 93 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1966 Renault Dauphine is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 896 cc (3 cylinders), 1958 DKW F 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1958 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 DKW F 93 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 DKW F 93 (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 DKW F 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 DKW F 93 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | DKW | Renault |
| Model | F 93 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
