1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 54 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 670 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 79 L |
