1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 MG Midget weights approximately 103 kg more than 1968 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, 1965 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Renault | MG |
| Model | Dauphine | Midget |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2032 mm |
