1992 BMW 332 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 808 kg more than 1957 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, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 332 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
