1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1967 Opel Commodore and 1967 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 538 kg more than 1967 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 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Commodore | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
