1958 Jeep CJ 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 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jeep CJ would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jeep CJ (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jeep CJ weights approximately 548 kg more than 1966 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, 1958 Jeep CJ (326 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jeep CJ | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | CJ | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2280 mm |
