1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 5 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 1430 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 333 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, 1973 Seat 1430 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Dauphine | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
