1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 2004 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Swift is newer by 37 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Swift (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 348 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, 2004 Suzuki Swift (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 2004 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Dauphine | Swift |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
