2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 408 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 Fiat Grande Punto (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Grande Punto | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
