1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 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 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | 1600 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
