1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 12 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 713 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | Dauphine | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
