2003 Audi A8 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2003 Audi A8 is newer by 35 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 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A8 (272 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A8 weights approximately 1188 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, 2003 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A8 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A8 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 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 |
