1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro is newer by 15 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 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Quattro weights approximately 658 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, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | Quattro | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
