1990 BMW 850 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1966 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 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 850 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
