1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 1976 Simca 1307
To start off, 1976 Simca 1307 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Simca 1307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Simca 1307 (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Simca 1307 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Simca 1307 weights approximately 408 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Simca 1307 (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Simca 1307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 1976 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | Dauphine | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
