2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS 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 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 1150 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 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | STS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 38 L |
