1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 558 kg more than 1968 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 Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Skylark | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 38 L |
