1965 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1538 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 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Dauphine | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
