2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 36 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 1263 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, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Astro | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
