1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine

To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1702 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.

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1999 Chevrolet Express 1965 Renault Dauphine
Make Chevrolet Renault
Model Express Dauphine
Year Released 1999 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 843 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 2334 kg 632 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 2030 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2280 mm