1964 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1548 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Princess | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
