2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1968 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Durango | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 38 L |
