1994 Austin Montego vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1994 Austin Montego is newer by 29 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Austin Montego (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Austin Montego weights approximately 518 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, 1994 Austin Montego (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Austin Montego | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 38 L |
