1989 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 22 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 968 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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 730 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 730 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
