1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 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 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 193 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
