1998 Opel Signum vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1998 Opel Signum 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Signum weights approximately 848 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 Opel Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Signum | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Signum | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
