1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 910 kg more than 1968 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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Viper | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
