2000 Audi A8 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 35 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 1038 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, 2000 Audi A8 (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A8 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
