1978 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1964 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 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Blazer | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Blazer | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
