2000 Fiat Punto vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Punto weights approximately 438 kg more than 1967 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 Fiat Punto (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 38 L |
