1973 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1973 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda Civic (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda Civic weights approximately 113 kg more than 1965 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, 1973 Honda Civic (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |
