1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2013 Nissan Maxima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Maxima (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 989 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 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Dauphine | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4843 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
