1987 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1987 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 20 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 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 910 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, 1987 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac DeVille | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | DeVille | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2280 mm |
