2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 40 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (241 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 913 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XJ | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |
