1988 BMW 520 vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 938 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 520 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
