1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 10 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 547 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | GTV | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
