1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 1980 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 15 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Vauxhall Astra (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 223 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, 1980 Vauxhall Astra (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 1980 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dauphine | Astra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
