1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2001 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Agila 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 971 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Agila (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Agila should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 383 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 Vauxhall Agila (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2001 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dauphine | Agila |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2370 mm |
