1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 44 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 1,240 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 388 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, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Renault | Lancia |
| Model | Dauphine | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |
