2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 908 kg more than 1967 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 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Quattroporte | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
