1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 1988 Volvo 740 is newer by 23 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 740 weights approximately 698 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, 1988 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Dauphine | 740 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
