1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira (119 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 798 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 Chevrolet Nubira (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Chevrolet Nubira | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Dauphine | Nubira |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
