1986 Maserati 420 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 543 kg more than 1967 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 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati 420 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | 420 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
