1956 Renault Dauphine vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 30 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 63 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, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Dauphine | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
