2008 Nissan Micra vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 Nissan Micra 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 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Micra weights approximately 415 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 Nissan Micra (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Micra | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Micra | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
