1986 Morgan 4 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Morgan 4 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Morgan 4 weights approximately 193 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 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Morgan 4 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
