1956 Renault Dauphine vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 925 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 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Dauphine | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Dauphine | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
