2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 882 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
