2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 985 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 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Maxima | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |
