2007 Lexus GS vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Lexus GS 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 1108 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 Lexus GS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GS | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Lexus | Renault |
| Model | GS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |
