2008 Fiat Croma vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 Fiat Croma 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Croma (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 878 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 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Croma | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Croma | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 38 L |
