1964 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1624 kg more than 1964 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault Dauphine | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dauphine | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
