1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 338 kg more than 1967 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Giulia | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
