1967 AC 428 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 1 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 851 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, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | 428 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |
