1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 442 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 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Santana | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Santana | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |
