1972 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1972 Fiat 500 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 122 kg more than 1972 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Renault Dauphine (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 500 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
