2004 Honda Element vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 905 kg more than 1964 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 Honda Element (220 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Element | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
