1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1957 Renault Dauphine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 48 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1956 Abarth 750 (54 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 750 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
