1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rio weights approximately 441 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 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Dauphine | Rio |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4249 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
