1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Innocenti 950 (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 63 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, 1962 Innocenti 950 (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Innocenti | Renault |
| Model | 950 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2280 mm |
