1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1990 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1990 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 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 1,820 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Subaru Legacy (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 608 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, 1990 Subaru Legacy (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1990 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Dauphine | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1820 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
