1960 Renault Dauphine vs. 1968 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1968 ZAZ 966 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 ZAZ 966 (38 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 ZAZ 966 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 ZAZ 966 (72 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 ZAZ 966 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Dauphine | 1968 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Renault | ZAZ |
| Model | Dauphine | 966 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2170 mm |
