1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 740 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, 1955 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 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 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | P4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |
