1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 19 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 618 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | 90 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |
