1967 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 45 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1846 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, 2012 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Renault Dauphine | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Renault | GMC |
| Model | Dauphine | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
