2005 GMC Safari vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1968 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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Safari | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 38 L |
