1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 1 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 668 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Belmont | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
