1992 Opel Corsa vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1992 Opel Corsa 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Corsa (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Corsa weights approximately 138 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 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Opel Corsa | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
