2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 42 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 573 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, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Grande Punto | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
