2007 Renault Trafic vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Renault Trafic 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Trafic (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Trafic should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 1213 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 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Trafic | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Trafic | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
