1956 Renault Dauphine vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 368 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Renault Dauphine | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Dauphine | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |