1966 Morris 1800 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1966 Morris 1800 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris 1800 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris 1800 weights approximately 568 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 Morris 1800 (137 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Morris 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morris 1800 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | 1800 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |
