1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 840 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 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
