1974 Innocenti Mini vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1974 Innocenti Mini 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Innocenti Mini (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 98 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 Innocenti Mini (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Innocenti Mini | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Innocenti | Renault |
| Model | Mini | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2280 mm |
