1967 Renault 10 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1967 Renault 10 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 1,107 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Renault 10 (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Renault 10 weights approximately 143 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 Renault 10 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault 10 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | 10 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
