1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 108 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
