1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 2198 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Renault | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dauphine | Viano |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
