1971 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado 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 8,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1478 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, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 687 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Eldorado | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Eldorado | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8190 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
