1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 34 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 978 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, 2002 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
