1989 Dodge Shadow vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1989 Dodge Shadow 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Shadow (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Shadow weights approximately 656 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 Shadow (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Shadow will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Shadow | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Shadow | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2280 mm |
