1956 Chrysler C vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1956 Chrysler C and 1956 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 1248 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | C | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2280 mm |
