1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 44 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1158 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, 2012 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Renault Dauphine | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Dauphine | Highlander |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 73 L |