1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Donkervoort S8 weights approximately 43 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, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Renault |
| Model | S8 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
