1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 21 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 558 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, 1988 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Skylark | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
