1989 Opel Omega vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1989 Opel Omega 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Omega weights approximately 568 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 Opel Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Opel Omega | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Omega | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
