1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Calais is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1473 kg more than 1964 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, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Calais | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 38 L |
