2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Lucerne | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
