1966 Renault Dauphine vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 878 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Renault Dauphine | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
