1992 Fiat Panda vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1992 Fiat Panda is newer by 24 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 899 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Fiat Panda weights approximately 63 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Fiat Panda (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Panda | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Panda | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
