1996 Chevrolet APV vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet APV is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet APV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet APV (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet APV should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet APV weights approximately 983 kg more than 1967 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 Chevrolet APV (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet APV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet APV | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | APV | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |
