1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1982 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1982 Talbot Horizon is newer by 14 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 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Horizon (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Horizon should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 388 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, 1982 Talbot Horizon (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1982 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | Dauphine | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 44 L |
