1965 Innocenti A40S vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti A40S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti A40S would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Innocenti A40S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Innocenti A40S (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti A40S should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Innocenti A40S weights approximately 168 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, 1965 Innocenti A40S (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti A40S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti A40S | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Innocenti | Renault |
| Model | A40S | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2280 mm |
