1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 548 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 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Celica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
