1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1473 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 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 535 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Dauphine | 535 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2979 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 |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
