1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 45 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 1368 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | Dauphine | A8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5062 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2944 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
