1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1968 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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1300 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
