1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer is newer by 25 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 520 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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 1982 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini has manual transmission. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Dauphine Gordini | Soarer |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |