1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1968 Renault Dauphine and 1968 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1301 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1301 weights approximately 363 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, 1968 Simca 1301 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Renault Dauphine | 1968 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Renault | Simca |
Model | Dauphine | 1301 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |