1999 Renault Laguna vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1999 Renault Laguna 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 652 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 Renault Laguna (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Laguna | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |
