1965 Renault 8 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1965 Renault 8 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 955 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault 8 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault 8 weights approximately 108 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault 8 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | 8 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 955 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
