1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1818 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Azure | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 38 L |
