1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 1993 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1993 Renault Twingo is newer by 26 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 1,148 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Twingo (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Twingo weights approximately 183 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, 1993 Renault Twingo (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 1993 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
