2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 42 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 1003 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | BLS | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 38 L |
