1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 933 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 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XK | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
