1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 918 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 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Camaro | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
