1969 Honda S600 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Honda S600 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1967 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 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | S600 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
