2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 548 kg more than 1966 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 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Kangoo | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Kangoo | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
