1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1989 Rover 216
To start off, 1989 Rover 216 is newer by 21 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover 216 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover 216 (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover 216 weights approximately 448 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, 1989 Rover 216 (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover 216 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1989 Rover 216 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Dauphine | 216 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
