1974 BMW 3 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1974 BMW 3 is newer by 8 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 801 kg more than 1966 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 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 3 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |
