1956 Renault Dauphine vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 54 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Nano (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Nano should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 32 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano.
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, 2010 Tata Nano (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Nano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Renault Dauphine | 2010 Tata Nano | |
Make | Renault | Tata |
Model | Dauphine | Nano |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 111 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |