1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1188 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | V8 Vantage | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |