1972 AMC Matador vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | AMC | Renault |
| Model | Matador | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |
