1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 47 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 788 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Dauphine | 118 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
