1979 Nissan Cherry vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cherry is newer by 12 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 138 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, 1979 Nissan Cherry (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Cherry | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Cherry | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2280 mm |
