1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 1988 Audi V8
To start off, 1988 Audi V8 is newer by 21 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 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi V8 weights approximately 1158 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, 1988 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 1988 Audi V8 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | Dauphine | V8 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
