2003 BMW 320 vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 833 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 320 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |