1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1966 Fiat Dino and 1966 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 768 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Dino | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |