1998 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi Galant 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Galant (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 578 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 Mitsubishi Galant (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mitsubishi Galant | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Galant | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
