1964 Jensen CV-8 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 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 962 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 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jensen CV-8 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Jensen | Renault |
| Model | CV-8 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
