1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 32 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Baleno (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 288 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, 1999 Suzuki Baleno (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Dauphine | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
