1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 4 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 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 839 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | El Camino | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 38 L |
