1978 Holden GTS vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 843 kg more than 1965 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 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | GTS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
