1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 31 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1763 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 742 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Turbo | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 38 L |
