2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 40 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 1,240 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 1151 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, 2006 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Panda | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
