1946 Austin 16 vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1958 Renault Dauphine is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1958 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | 16 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
