1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1956 Isuzu Minx 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 1,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Isuzu Minx (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 334 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.
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1956 Isuzu Minx | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Isuzu | Renault |
Model | Minx | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1265 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |