1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1438 kg more than 1965 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (710 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Eldorado | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.3 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 38 L |
