1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 3 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB6 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |
