1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 48 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 973 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa weights approximately 245 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.
Because 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 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 | 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |
