1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 43 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 708 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, 2011 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Dauphine | 118 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
