1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 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 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 653 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-7 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |
