2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto weights approximately 333 kg more than 1966 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 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |
