2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 1118 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 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Magnum | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
