1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. Both 1967 Renault Dauphine and 1959 Renault Floride are equipped with a 845 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 128 kg more than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Renault Floride (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | Floride |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |
