1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 818 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 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Step Wagon | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
