1956 Renault Dauphine vs. 1994 Renault Express
To start off, 1994 Renault Express is newer by 38 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Express (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Express should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault Express weights approximately 188 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.
Because 1956 Renault Dauphine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Renault Express, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Renault Express (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Dauphine | 1994 Renault Express | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Dauphine | Express |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
