1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 23 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1398 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Roadmaster | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 38 L |
