1966 Renault Dauphine vs. 1966 Steyr 500
To start off, both 1966 Renault Dauphine and 1966 Steyr 500 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 152 kg more than 1966 Steyr 500. 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 Renault Dauphine (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Renault Dauphine | 1966 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Renault | Steyr |
| Model | Dauphine | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1850 mm |
