1966 Innocenti IM 3 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Innocenti IM 3 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Innocenti IM 3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1968 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 Innocenti IM 3 (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Innocenti IM 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Innocenti IM 3 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Innocenti | Renault |
| Model | IM 3 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
