2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 478 kg more than 1965 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 Hyundai Accent (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Accent | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
