2000 Opel Signum vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Opel Signum 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Signum weights approximately 848 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 Opel Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Signum | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Signum | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
