1995 BMW 525 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 30 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 918 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, 1995 BMW 525 (285 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 525 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
