1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 8 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 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 286 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, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Renault | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dauphine | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
