1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 12 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 133 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Renault Dauphine (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 133 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2280 mm |
