1957 Renault Dauphine vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1300 is newer by 22 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 328 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, 1979 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1979 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Renault | Zastava |
| Model | Dauphine | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
