2009 BMW 120 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 43 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 893 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 120 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 38 L |
