2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 41 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 1314 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, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LaCrosse | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
