1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 63 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 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Super 5 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
