1988 Opel Vectra vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 20 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Vectra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 713 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, 1988 Opel Vectra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Vectra | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vectra | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
