1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z9 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
