1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 33 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 706 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, 1998 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
