2005 Kia Rio vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 298 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 Kia Rio (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Rio | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
