2000 Honda NSX vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 828 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 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | NSX | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
