1977 GMC Jimmy vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1977 GMC Jimmy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 GMC Jimmy (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1968 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, 1977 GMC Jimmy (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 GMC Jimmy | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Jimmy | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
