1989 Dodge Omni vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1989 Dodge Omni 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 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Omni (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Omni weights approximately 393 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 Dodge Omni (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Omni | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Omni | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
