1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 33 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 868 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, 2001 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Dauphine | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
