1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 678 kg more than 1964 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 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Valiant | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
