1992 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1992 Hyundai Lantra 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Hyundai Lantra (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 428 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, 1992 Hyundai Lantra (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Hyundai Lantra | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Lantra | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
