1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | 603 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |
