1993 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1993 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Beijing BJ 2020 (70 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1965 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, 1993 Beijing BJ 2020 (160 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Beijing | Renault |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
