1996 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Ulysse (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 983 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 Fiat Ulysse (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Ulysse | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ulysse | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
