1980 Bitter SC vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 718 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 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Bitter | Renault |
| Model | SC | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |
