1977 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 11 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 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Horizon (75 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 368 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, 1977 Plymouth Horizon (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Horizon | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Horizon | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
