1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 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 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 1003 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 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 450 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
