1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Violet weights approximately 244 kg more than 1967 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 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Violet | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Violet | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
