1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2010 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 42 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 799 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, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2010 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Dauphine | HHR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
