1996 BMW 730 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 30 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 1114 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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 730 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
