1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 555 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 Chevrolet Cavalier (211 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Cavalier | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 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 |
