1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 11 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1303 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Safari | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6558 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
