2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2076 kg more than 1968 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 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
