1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 854 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 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Dauphine | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
