1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 188 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Giulietta | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
