1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 378 kg more than 1967 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Giulia | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
