1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 19 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 898 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | Testarossa | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |
