1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine

To start off, both 1965 Chevrolet Caprice and 1965 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1038 kg more than 1965 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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1965 Chevrolet Caprice 1965 Renault Dauphine
Make Chevrolet Renault
Model Caprice Dauphine
Year Released 1965 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6476 cc 843 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 275 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 632 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2280 mm


 

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