1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 891 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 Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 38 L |
