1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1065 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Dauphine | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
