2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 818 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
