1993 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1967 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 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
