1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 2007 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2007 Renault Trafic is newer by 40 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Trafic (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Trafic should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 1045 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, 2007 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 2007 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
