1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 1074 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 Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Venza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Venza |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
