1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 2006 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2006 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 39 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 1103 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, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 2006 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
