1998 Chevrolet Metro vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Metro is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 999 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Metro (53 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Metro should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Metro weights approximately 268 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 Chevrolet Metro (79 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Metro | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Metro | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
