1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1966 Renault Dauphine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 268 kg more than 1966 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 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
