1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 BMW 135
To start off, 2011 BMW 135 is newer by 46 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 135 weights approximately 1018 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, 2011 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2011 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Dauphine | 135 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
