1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 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 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XJ220 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2280 mm |
