1955 Morris Minor vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1959 Renault Dauphine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 130 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, 1955 Morris Minor (66 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1955 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Minor | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
