1986 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 858 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Regal | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
