1951 Holden FX vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1959 Renault Dauphine is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Holden FX (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 338 kg more than 1959 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, 1951 Holden FX (136 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Holden FX | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | FX | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |