1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 2002 Acura RSX
To start off, 2002 Acura RSX is newer by 35 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura RSX (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura RSX weights approximately 590 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, 2002 Acura RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 2002 Acura RSX | |
| Make | Renault | Acura |
| Model | Dauphine | RSX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
