1984 Buick Skylark vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1984 Buick Skylark is newer by 16 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Skylark (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Skylark weights approximately 618 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, 1984 Buick Skylark (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Skylark | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
