1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 1964 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1964 Steyr 650T is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Steyr 650T. 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, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | 1964 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Renault | Steyr |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | 650T |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1850 mm |
