1993 Honda CRX vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1993 Honda CRX is newer by 27 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda CRX weights approximately 418 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, 1993 Honda CRX (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda CRX | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | CRX | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
