1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 10 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 538 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Dauphine | 626 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
