1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Jaguar XJS (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1028 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, 1983 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XJS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
