1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,200 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Polo (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 435 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 Volkswagen Polo (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dauphine | Polo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
