2002 Audi A8 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2002 Audi A8 is newer by 37 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 1278 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, 2002 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A8 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
