1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Triumph Roadster (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 490 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Triumph Roadster (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1946 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
