1999 Opel Astra vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1999 Opel Astra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Astra (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Astra weights approximately 418 kg more than 1968 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 Opel Astra (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Astra | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 38 L |
