2008 BMW X3 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 1108 kg more than 1967 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 X3 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | X3 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 38 L |
