1957 Renault Dauphine vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1971 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Carina weights approximately 318 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine. 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, 1971 Toyota Carina (135 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1971 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
