1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1408 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
