1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1968 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |
