2007 Opel Corsa vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 290 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 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 922 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
