1997 Audi A4 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1997 Audi A4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Audi A4 (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Audi A4 weights approximately 643 kg more than 1965 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, 1997 Audi A4 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A4 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A4 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
