1956 Renault Dauphine vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is newer by 20 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volkswagen SP2 weights approximately 258 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen SP2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Dauphine | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dauphine | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
