1979 Honda Accord vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 333 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
