1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1984 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1984 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 16 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 678 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, 1984 Pontiac 6000 (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Renault Dauphine | 1984 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Renault | Pontiac |
Model | Dauphine | 6000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |