1996 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 523 kg more than 1968 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 Daihatsu Mira (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Mira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Mira | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Mira | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
