1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 35 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 838 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Dauphine | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
