1962 Jeep CJ5 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 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jeep CJ5 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 398 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 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jeep CJ5 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | CJ5 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 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 |
