1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1114 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 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
