1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 338 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | GT | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
