1980 Audi Sport vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Sport weights approximately 368 kg more than 1966 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 Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | Sport | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
