1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2006 BMW 316
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 38 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 833 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, 2006 BMW 316 (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2006 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Dauphine | 316 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
