1975 BMW 320 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 9 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 488 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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 320 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
