2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 658 kg more than 1967 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Eclipse | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2348 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 38 L |
