2002 Proton 400 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2002 Proton 400 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Proton 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Proton 400 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Proton 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Proton 400 weights approximately 364 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 Proton 400 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Proton 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Proton 400 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Proton | Renault |
| Model | 400 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
