1981 BMW 528 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 14 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 668 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 528 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
