2005 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 39 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 1023 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 530 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
