1990 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corsica 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corsica (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 548 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 Chevrolet Corsica (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corsica | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corsica | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |
