1998 Fiat Punto vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1998 Fiat Punto is newer by 32 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Punto (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Punto weights approximately 328 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, 1998 Fiat Punto (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Punto | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
