2001 Mazda Sport Wagon vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon is newer by 33 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon (130 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon weights approximately 600 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, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon (183 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Sport Wagon | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
