1997 BMW 850 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1313 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 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 850 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
