2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 38 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 918 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | 166 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 38 L |
