1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1995 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Gol is newer by 27 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Gol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Gol (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Gol should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 268 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, 1995 Volkswagen Gol (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Gol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1995 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dauphine | Gol |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2480 mm |
