1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 628 kg more than 1965 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | SZ | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
