1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1985 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1985 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 17 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 1,043 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 68 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Volkswagen Polo (74 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1985 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dauphine | Polo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
