1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1959 Renault Dauphine is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 198 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, 1953 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1100 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
