1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Tatra T600 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Tatra T600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 510 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, 1952 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1952 Tatra T600 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 | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Renault | Tatra |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | T600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
