1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 368 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, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Dauphine | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
