1994 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 27 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 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 582 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, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Cavalier | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 38 L |
