1982 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 17 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1068 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Toronado | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
