1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 648 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, 1985 Renault 25 (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | 25 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
