2008 BMW 630 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 40 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 933 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, 2008 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 630 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 630 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
